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Trooper Parker promoted, transferring to new role

December 30, 2025 5:56 pm Danielle Bailey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Training Division will soon gain a new member.

Newly-relocated Tiffany’s Diner seeing comfort food success in St. Joseph

January 4, 2026 2:49 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local eatery originally based in Gower, Missouri, is finding success since making the move to St. Joseph in December.

Both St. Joseph GameStop locations to close

January 4, 2026 2:08 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Flyers posted at the entrances to both St. Joseph GameStop locations announce that they will close on Jan. 8.

U.S. captures Venezuelan leader Maduro and wife in a stunning operation, will occupy country

January 3, 2026 11:51 am Associated Press

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in a stunning military operation early Saturday that plucked a sitting leader from office. President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would run the country at least temporarily and was already doing so.

Mountain lion struck by vehicle in Country Club Village on Friday

January 3, 2026 2:33 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — County Club Village authorities reported a mountain lion was struck by a vehicle Friday evening in the area of 71 Highway and Miller Road.

City plans $401,000 in Community Development grants for 13 local agencies, including YWCA, Community Missions

January 2, 2026 3:37 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than a dozen social service agencies are set to receive funds from the city’s HUD-funded Community Development Block Grant program this fiscal year.

Community comes together to celebrate local talent at winter high school basketball showcase

January 2, 2026 3:43 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Stands at Civic Arena were filled with energy for day one of the Winter High School Basketball Showcase.

Missouri DHSS launches new website for tobbacco prevention

January 2, 2026 3:01 pm TaMya Bracy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has launched a new website to help Missourians quit tobacco.

FBI says it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plan inspired by Islamic State group

January 2, 2026 1:58 pm Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.

Celebration of Life to honor Adrián Pérez

January 2, 2026 2:08 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A Celebration of Life and Rosary will be held to honor one community member who made his mark across the Northwest Missouri area.

Athletes with Missouri ties to play Hockey in Winter Olympics

January 2, 2026 12:38 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KQTV) — Four Missouri Ice Hockey players made the cut to play in the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy.

Library book review: Enjoy a slice of Halloween in January with these horror books

December 30, 2025 2:47 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Leave on the lights and grab a blanket, the books this month from the St. Joseph Public Library are all about horror.

The Missouri Highway Patrol reported 8 fatalities over the Fourth of July weekend.

Oak Grove teen dead after being struck on I-70

January 2, 2026 10:26 am Leah Rainwater

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A 17-year-old male from Oak Grove, Missouri, was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 Thursday night.

It’s a boy: Mosaic Life Care welcomes first baby born in 2026

January 1, 2026 8:15 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The first baby of the new year at Mosaic Life Care is a boy.

Fatal overdoses decline by 35% in Buchanan County in 2025, fewest since 2019

December 31, 2025 2:27 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Buchanan County recorded a 35% decline in fatal overdoses in 2025, the fewest cases going back to 2019 according to county data.

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

January 1, 2026 6:37 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.

St. Joseph Retro Con returns with pop culture icon

January 1, 2026 4:59 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The return of the St. Joseph Retro Convention will see a giant of pop culture coming to the Civic Arena at the beginning of May.

‘We will miss him dearly’: Outpouring of support shown in St. Joseph following loss of Adrián Pérez

January 1, 2026 4:07 pm Patrick Holleron

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A hard worker, jokester, kind hearted, compassionate, generous and a dear friend. Those are just a few of the words used to describe what the late Adrián Pérez meant to members of the St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri community.

A sweet St. Joseph legacy: Chase Candy Company turns 150

January 1, 2026 4:39 pm Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Chase Candy Company is celebrating its 150th birthday, a milestone in St. Joseph’s sweet history.

Missouri minimum wage rises to $15 an hour under new law

January 1, 2026 3:34 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Starting Jan. 1, Missouri’s minimum wage was set to increase from $13.75 to $15 an hour.

KC Diamonds announced as Kansas City’s first professional softball team

January 1, 2026 2:54 pm Leah Rainwater

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KQTV) — Kansas City gained another professional sports team in the KC Diamonds, as the team will compete as a founding member in the newly formed Professional Softball League (PSL).

St. Joseph firefighters in line for salary increases under new working agreement with City

January 1, 2026 1:51 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials and the local firefighters union have negotiated a new $200,000 contract to raise firefighter pay by 4% in 2026, including future raises in 2027 and 2028.

Construction underway on new $7.5 million TownePlace Suites hotel on Woodbine Road

January 1, 2026 1:07 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — One of multiple large-scale hotel projects is underway on North Woodbine Road in the form of a new four-story TownePlace Suites Hotel.

These are Americans’ biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

January 1, 2026 12:13 pm Cameron Montemayor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Julia Dvorak is worried her 83-year-old mother’s emergency room trips for seizures are depleting her retirement savings and will soon force her to go on Medicaid.

Local businesses get World Cup-ready with new Chamber workshop series

January 1, 2026 11:44 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)– Local businesses can get a head start on the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a series of readiness workshops.

Visiting family searching for 1-year-old black lab lost on Christmas Day in St. Joseph

December 31, 2025 6:22 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A young couple visiting for the Christmas holiday is seeking the public’s help with locating a lost rescue dog after days of searching without luck in St. Joseph.

‘Just a rumor’: Savannah Police Department responds to Facebook post about potential shooting

December 31, 2025 5:25 pm Leah Rainwater

ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (KQTV) — A Facebook post asking about a shooting on the Andrew County Crime Page was dubbed a “rumor” by the Savannah Police Department.

Deeds of trust for Jan. 2

January 2, 2026 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 Samantha Keller, Douglas Keller to Nodaway Valley Bank, 15 57 34 PT SW Quarter $105,000. Charles Weakley, Nicole Weakley to CommunityAmerica Credit Union, Stonecrest East Amnd Plat 1 PT LT 3 LT 4 Blk 6 $331,705. Thomas Ritter, Tresity Ritter to Veterans United Home Loans, Mortgage Research

Vital statistics for Jan. 2

January 2, 2026 12:05 am News-Press NOW

Marriage applications Kevin Philip Tinsley, 27, Kansas City, Missouri, and Kayleigh Lorraine Lutz, 37, St. Joseph. Christopher James Hudnall, 19, Lemoore, California, and Lexi Kay Bernice Fisher, 21, St. Joseph. Christopher Lee Hanshaw, 30, and Larrissa Kay Young, 24, both of St. Joseph. Zackary David Cushing, 25, Tecumseh, Kansas, and Kelsey Morgan Keener, 22, St.

2nd Annual Winter High School Basketball tournament hoping to avoid weather

December 31, 2025 5:03 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Local boys and girls high school basketball squads are ready to take on diverse competition this Friday and Saturday with the return of the Winter High School Basketball Showcase hosted by the St. Joseph Sports Commission.